We love Emma and Andrew—and we really, really love dogs, but we have to question whether or not it's a good idea to adopt an animal together before getting married or cohabitating for a few years.

Don't get us wrong: We hope they get married and have adorable—and talented—kids together. We've just watch more than one long-term couple adopt an animal together to test whether or not they're ready to become a family.

And then they split.

A dog makes a split a whole lot more painful, too: It brings up questions of custody issues—who gets the pet? Will there be visitation? Or, worse: The dog goes back to the rescue.

It's become such a problem that many animal rescues are now asking potential adopters to fill out a form designating who gets the pup after a split. An awkward conversation for sure, but you're probably not ready to adopt if you're not willing to discuss it before adopting that adorable Lab.

Tell us: Do you think it's okay to adopt a pet before tying the knot or getting engaged?